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    503 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    --beds
    --baths
    864sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    0.83 Acres Lot
    $173,700 Zestimate®
    $52/sqft
    $1,203 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $173,700

    $144,000 - $201,000

    $1,203/mo

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    24 hour sale

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    Listed by:

    Jenny Farrell (515)779-7500,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Jenny Farrell

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 731763MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 864
    • Total interior livable area: 864 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 0.83 Acres
    • Dimensions: 80 x 451
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12006925000000
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1940

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $52/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $139,400
    • Annual tax amount: $2,347
    • Date on market: 12/8/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/9/2025Sold$45,000$52/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #731763 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,882 -16.5%$139,400 +10.5%
    2024$2,254 -2.1%$126,100 -10.4%
    2023$2,302 +1%$140,700 +28%
    2022$2,280 +3.4%$109,900
    2021$2,206 -3.4%$109,900 +9.6%
    2020$2,284 +15.2%$100,300
    2019$1,982 +1.4%$100,300 +17.3%
    2018$1,954 $85,500
    2017$1,954 +7.6%$85,500 +5.6%
    2016$1,816 $81,000
    2015$1,816 -4.3%$81,000 -3.2%
    2014$1,897 $83,700
    2013-- $83,700 +0.2%
    2012-- $83,500
    2011-- $83,500 -1.3%
    2010-- $84,600
    2009-- $84,600 -4.3%
    2008-- $88,400
    2007-- $88,400 +16.3%
    2006-- $76,000
    2005-- $76,000 +12.6%
    2003-- $67,490 +15.7%
    2002-- $58,350
    2001-- $58,350
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    Neighborhood: South Park

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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